Campus Safety and Security is a department or office responsible for ensuring the safety and security of students, faculty and staff on campus.
Long definition: Campus safety and security refer to the measures, policies and procedures implemented by educational institutions to ensure the well-being and protection of students, staff and visitors within the campus environment. These efforts aim to prevent and respond to various safety and security concerns, including but not limited to crime, emergencies and accidents.
Etymology: The term "campus" originates from the Latin word "campus", which means "field" or "open space". "Safety" is derived from the Old French word "sauf", meaning "safe" or "protected", and "security" comes from the Latin word "securitas", signifying "freedom from danger" or "safety".
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Campus safety and security may also be referred to as "campus protection", "campus well-being", or "campus public safety".
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